Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack
| Capacity | 20.5 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $302 |
Feature by feature
| Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack | Feature | Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Black Waxed Canvas | 100% recycled polyester |
Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack and Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
- Passport pocket: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Back on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; Yes on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 16in on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; 1, side on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack, and 1 accept only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
Only the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack vs. Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L: which should you pack?
The Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack carries 0.5L more than the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L (20.5L vs. 20L), while the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mission Workshop R6 Arkiv Field Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the better call.